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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to TN and and Puducherry on March 1, 2026
On March 1, 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Tamil Nadu (TN) and Union Territory (UT) Puducherry to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay foundation stones for multiple infrastructure and development projects worth over Rs 7,100 crore, with a focus on regional connectivity and public welfare.
Infrastructure Projects: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects worth over Rs 4,400 crore in Madurai, TN, aimed at enhancing connectivity, improving mobility, and accelerating regional economic growth.
National Highway Projects:

• Marakkanam-Puducherry (NH-332A): Four-laning project with an investment of over Rs 2,100 crore; expected to cut travel time by 50% and strengthen connectivity to Mamallapuram, Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station, and Auroville.
• Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram (NH-87): Four-laning project with an investment of over Rs 1,800 crore; will reduce travel time by around 40 per cent and enhance access to Madurai, Rameswaram, Dhanushkodi, and Indian Naval Station (INS) Parundu.

Outlay: PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 2,700 crore across infrastructure, education, health, mobility, and industrial sectors in Puducherry.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces New Seed Act 2026 and Revised Pesticide Act 2026 in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
On March 1, 2026, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(MoAFW), announced two landmark legislative reforms: the New Seed Act 2026 and a Revised Pesticide Act 2026.

• These reforms, unveiled in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, are designed to modernize the regulatory framework of Indian agriculture by ensuring input quality and protecting farmers from substandard products.

About New Seed Act 2026:
Transparency: The act introduces mandatory registration for all seed companies. The seed packets will now feature unique Quick Response(QR) codes.
Penalty: Fines have been increased to a maximum of Rs 30 lakh, accompanied by possible imprisonment for deliberate offences.
About Revised Pesticide Act 2026:
Legislation: The Revised Pesticide Act 2026 is set to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968, modernizing the regulatory framework for pesticides in India.

NITI Aayog, JICA sign Phase II pact to promote SDGs in aspirational districts
In March 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions (RoD) for Phase II of the Japan–India Cooperative Actions towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aimed at strengthening development interventions in Aspirational Districts and Blocks.

• The agreement was signed by Rohit Kumar, Additional Secretary and Mission Director of the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme at NITI Aayog, and Takeuchi Takuro, Chief Representative of JICA India.

About the Agreement between NITI Aayog and JICA:
Objective: The second phase aims to strengthen India–Japan collaboration to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by enhancing institutional capacity and improving governance systems at the district and block levels.
Framework: The initiative will be implemented under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), focusing on evidence-based planning and stronger monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.

BEE Commemorates 25th Foundation Day in New Delhi on March 1, 2026
On March 1, 2026, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power (MoP) marked its 25th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Delhi, celebrating a significant milestone in India’s energy efficiency journey.

• Union Minister Manohar Lal, MoP and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), attended as Chief Guest, while Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary of MoP, delivered the keynote address describing energy efficiency as India’s “First Fuel.”

Key Launches:
Logo: The BEE@25 Logo was released to mark the silver jubilee year.
Portal: The Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) Portal (www.rco.beeindia.gov.in) was launched to strengthen monitoring, facilitate compliance.
MobileApp: The BEE Star Label Mobile Application, developed with Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP), enables consumers to scan Quick Response (QR) codes on star-labelled appliances to access authentic energy performance details.

Survey of India Signs 5-Year MoU with Kerala Digital University for Geospatial Research
In March 2026, the Survey of India (SoI), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology(MoS&T), signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kerala Digital University (KDU), Kerala, to collaborate on geospatial research and digital innovation.
Key Details of MoU:
Objective: The partnership aims to advance excellence in geospatial data collection, processing and analysis by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Geoinformatics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
Key Areas of Collaboration: Under the MoU, both institutions will collaborate on Research and Development (R&D) in mapping and spatial data sciences, conduct training programmes and workshops for students and professionals, facilitate internships and knowledge exchange, and undertake joint projects aligned with national geospatial priorities.
Significance: The partnership boosts academia–industry collaboration to strengthen geospatial capabilities, promote innovation, support planning, and build expertise in advanced spatial technologies.

MeitY Launches 30 kW Wide Band Gap-Based Integrated Drive System for EVs
In March 2026, S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched an indigenously developed 30 kilowatts (kW) Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS) for electric vehicle (EV) applications at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), to strengthen India’s self-reliance in the electric vehicle (EV) powertrain segment.
About the WBG-Based IDS:
Objective: The initiative aims to reduce import dependency on EV powertrain systems, lower system costs through localization, and support scalable manufacturing under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
Design: The system integrates the electric motor and inverter into a compact, high power-density unit based on Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) architecture, utilizing Silicon Carbide (SiC) Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) power modules for higher efficiency, thermal stability, and improved performance.

India’s First AI-Driven Skill Census ‘Saksham’ Launched in Mumbai, Maharashtra
In March 2026, Ashish Shelar, Minister of Information Technology (IT) & Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, formally launched ‘Saksham Skill Census’, India’s 1st-of-its kind Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered skill census, at RD National College, Bandra West in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• The survey aims to evaluate the skills of youth aged 18–40 years to improve their employability.

About Saksham Skill Survey: 
Conducted by: As per the Maharashtra government, the survey will be conducted by Sapio Analytics over the next few months.
Coverage: The new survey is estimated to cover 55,000 houses in the H-West ward of Mumbai.
Hyperlocal Skill Mapping: The survey will use advanced AI technology and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, dividing areas into hyperlocal regions.

• Enumerators will conduct AI-based door-to-door surveys to study each candidate’s educational qualification, skill interest and the need for necessary training for employment.

Key Target: The state government aims to train 15,000 candidates by 2027, with 5,000 becoming self-reliant through jobs or entrepreneurship.

Union MoS Raksha Khadse Announces Nationwide ASMITA Athletics League to Mark International Women’s Day
In March 2026, Union Minister of State(MoS) Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Ministry of or Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), announced a special nationwide edition of the Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action(ASMITA) League to mark International Women’s Day(March 8).
About ASMITA League:
Background: ASMITA leagues, launched in 2021, have already organised more than 2,600 events across 34 sports in over 550 districts and 700 cities, engaging over 300,000 women athletes nationwide.
Mission: The initiative is part of the Khelo India Mission’s gender-neutral effort to boost women’s participation in sports and identify talent from the grassroots.

• It is supported by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), State and District Sports Associations, Khelo India Centres, MY Bharat, and National Centres of Excellence(NCoE).

 Events : Under this programme, the MYAS will organise athletics competitions at approximately 250 locations across India, featuring 100 metre(m), 200 m, and 400 m races for girls and women in three age categories: U-13, 13–18, and 18+ years.

BANKING & FINANCE

RBI and Japan’s BoJ Renew Bilateral Swap Arrangement for USD 75 Billion
In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank of Japan (BoJ), acting as the agent of the Minister of Finance, Japan, have signed the third Amendment and Restatement Agreement of the Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) for up to USD 75 billion.

• The renewed BSA became effective from 28 February 2026, aiming to strengthen bilateral financial cooperation and enhance economic stability between the two countries.

Background:
Origin: The BSA between India and Japan was initially signed in October 2018 and the first restatement occurred in 2022. The current 2026 amendment represents the third such restatement, reaffirming the long-term commitment to mutual financial assistance.
Nodal Agencies: The RBI manages the Indian side, while the BoJ executes the agreement on behalf of the Japanese Ministry of Finance.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

India INX GA partners HSBC IBU to Expand Overseas Investment Access via GIFT City
In March 2026, India INX Global Access IFSC Limited (India INX GA),  subsidiary of India International Exchange (India INX), entered into a strategic partnership with HSBC International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Banking Unit (HSBC IBU) to expand structured access to global investment products for Indian investors through Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).

• The partnership operates under a referral model, enabling HSBC IBU clients to utilize the India INX GA platform for international portfolio diversification within a regulated framework.

About Partnership between India INX GA–HSBC IBU:
Structure: India INX GA, registered as a Global Access Provider (GAP) with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), facilitates overseas investments through the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) under a regulated referral model.
Access: Eligible investors can invest in foreign equities, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), and other permitted securities across more than 135 exchanges in 33 countries within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) limit of USD 250,000 per Financial Year (FY).
Impact: The partnership strengthens GIFT City’s ecosystem, complements the platform launched by National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) International Exchange (NSE IX), and enhances India’s capacity to offer compliant and transparent global investment channels.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

TIME Women of the Year 2026: Safeena Husain founder of Educate Girls Features Among 16 Global Leaders
In March 2026, Safeena Husain, the founder of the Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) Educate Girls, was featured on the TIME Women of the Year 2026 list, alongside fellow Indian-origin leaders Reshma Kewalramani and Reshma Saujani, recognizing their impactful contributions to education, biotechnology, and social advocacy toward a more equitable world.

• The distinguished list includes actor and singer-songwriter Teyana Taylor; actor Lucy Liu; singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile; actor Sheryl Lee Ralph; filmmaker Chloé Zhao; and Olympic gold medallist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
• TIME will honor the 2026 TIME Women of the Year honorees at the Women of the Year Leadership Forum and the Women of the Year Gala on 10 March 2026 in Los Angeles, the United States of America (USA).

About Safeena Husain & Educate Girls:
Founder: Safeena Husain founded Educate Girls in 2007 to address the issue of out-of-school girls in rural, remote, and tribal communities of India affected by poverty and gender bias.
Expansion: The initiative expanded from a few villages in Rajasthan to over 30,000 villages across 12 states, becoming one of India’s largest community-driven programmes for girls’ education.
Recognition: In 2025, Educate Girls became the first Indian organisation to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award, regarded as Asia’s highest honour for community leadership.

OBITUARY

Veteran Congress Leader and Former Union Minister KP Unnikrishnan Passed Away
In March 2026, Veteran politician and former Union Minister KP Unnikrishnan passed away at the age of 90 in Kozhikode, Kerala. Born on September 20, 1936, in Koyilandy, Kozhikode, he was a prominent figure in Indian parliamentary history for over three decades.
Early Life and Background:
Journalism: Before his entry into active politics, KP Unnikrishnan began his professional journey in journalism. He was significantly associated with the Mathrubhumi daily, a leading Malayalam newspaper.
Politics: He joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in the 1960s. By 1962, he had secured a position as a member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), marking the start of his long-standing political career.
Committees: Beyond his legislative duties, he contributed to fiscal oversight as a member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) between 1980 and 1982. The PAC is a parliamentary committee that examines the appropriation accounts of the Government of India and the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).

BOOKS & AUTHORS

VP CP Radhakrishnan Releases 16 publications on renowned Tamil scholars, heritage, architecture & culture
In March 2026, Vice President (VP) Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C.P.) Radhakrishnan released 16 books published by the Publications Division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) at Uparashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Delhi.

• Of the total publications released, 14 are based on the Tamil language and remaining two are in Hindi (01) and English (01).

Key Details of Publications:
Tamil Titles: The publications include wide spectrum of Tamil titles such as: Rameswaram, a spiritual link between North and South India; Ramanujar, the life and philosophy of Sri Ramanuja; the historic Nadukal tradition; the ancient port town  Arikaimedu, Bakthi Ilakkiyam, Iyarkai Velanmai, Pazhanthamizhan Isai Karuvigal, Tamizhaga Naattar Deivangal, Pudhiya Ariviyal Thozhilnutpangal, Bankim Chandra Chatterji, Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thanjavur Peruvudayar Koil, Manimegalai, and Mahavidwan Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai.

• The Tamil book on Rameswaram details the temple’s sacred sites, architecture, sculptures, and deities, referencing the Puranas and literary sources.

Book on Bankim Chandra Chatterjee: VP also released a book on Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, written by S.K. Bose, in 3 different languages i.e. in English, Hindi and Tamil.

• The book explores the life and times of Bankim Chandra and his exemplary  contribution to the Indian literary movement.

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Releases Book ‘Mahatma: A Great Communicator’ in New Delhi
In March 2026, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Labour & Employment(MoL&E) and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports(MYAS), released the book titled “Mahatma: A Great Communicator” at a function held at Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat, in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The book was authored by Dr Dhiraj Kakadia, Additional Director General(DG) of Akashvani.

About Book:
Theme: The book examines the life of Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on the impact of his communication skills during India’s freedom struggle.
Objective: The book seeks to create public awareness and encourage individuals to learn from the life of Mahatma Gandhi and incorporate his ideals into their daily lives.
Publication: It has been published by Navajivan Trust in three languages—Hindi, English and Gujarati.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Seagrass Day 2026 – March 1
The United Nations (UN’s) World Seagrass Day is observed annually on 1 March worldwide to raise global awareness about the vital role of seagrass ecosystems in preserving marine biodiversity, maintaining ocean health, and supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation.

• 1 March 2026 marks the observance of the 4th World Seagrass Day.

Background:
Resolution: On 23 May 2022, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/76/265 declaring 1 March as World Seagrass Day.
First Observance: The first World Seagrass Day was observed globally on 1 March 2023.
Organisers: The UNGA invited the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to facilitate the observance of World Seagrass Day, which is co-organised by key global bodies including International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), UN-Oceans, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Ramsar Secretariat (RS), United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Commonwealth Secretariat (CS).

Civil Accounts Day 2026 – March 1
Civil Accounts Day is observed annually on March 1 in India to mark the foundation day of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), functioning under the Department of Expenditure(DoE), Ministry of Finance (MoF).

• March 1, 2026 marks the 50th Civil Accounts Day.

Role of ICAS in Public Financial Management:
Reform: The Government of India(GoI) initiated a major reform in Public Financial Management in 1976.
Establishment of ICAS: As a result, the ICAS was established to handle government accounts and financial management.

• ICAS was carved out from the Indian Audit & Accounts Service (IA & AS), initially through an Ordinance amending the CAG’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Amendment Act, 1976.

Enactment of Act: Later, the Departmentalisation of Union Accounts (Transfer of Personnel) Act, 1976 was passed by Parliament and assented to by the President of India on 8th April 1976, with effect retroactive from 1st March 1976, marking the foundation of ICAS.

STATE NEWS

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Presents Rs 2.23 lakh crore Budget for FY27
In March 2026, Nayab Singh Saini, the Chief Minister (CM) and Finance Minister (FM) of Haryana, presented the 12th consecutive State budget for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) with an outlay of Rs 2.23 lakh crore (Cr), up 10.28% from the revised allocation of Rs 2.028 lakh Cr.

• The Budget proposes capital expenditure of Rs 28,205 Cr for FY27, accounting for around 12.6% of the total allocation.
• The fiscal deficit (FD) is projected at Rs 40,293.17 Cr, or 2.65% of the GDP.

Highlights of the budget:
Key Allocations: The FY27 Budget increases allocations across major sectors, including Agriculture (Rs.8,319.77 crore), Irrigation (Rs.6,446.57 crore), Environment (Rs.741.55 crore), Cooperation (Rs.1,970 crore), Education & Sports (Rs.23,603.69 crore), Youth Empowerment (Rs.1,512.21 crore), Health (Rs.14,007.28 crore), Women & Child Development (Rs.2,263.29 crore), and Rural Development (Rs.8,703.74 crore).
Major Announcements: The government proposed establishing Haryana Agri Discom to manage 5,084 feeders and supply power to farmers, alongside a Rs.100 crore Green Climate Resilience Fund and rollout of a Green Hydrogen Policy with the first plant at Panipat.

• AMRIT pharmacies will open in all district hospitals; the Haryana Veterinary Epidemiology Centre will be set up at Hisar; and the Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complex will be upgraded into a Para Sports Stadium. An ATS will be formed with units in Gurugram and Panchkula.

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